Brigham Young University
Dates
- Existence: 1903-
Administrative History
Brigham Young University (1903- ) is a university sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah.
Brigham Young University was established in 1903 in a renaming of Brigham Young Academy. Past and present Brigham Young University presidents include George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), Kevin J. Worthen (2014-2023), and C. Shane Reese (2023- ).
Brigham Young University is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the Church Educational System (CES). The university is governed by a Board of Trustees, which, since 1939, has consisted of the First Presidency of the Church as well as other General Authorities or general officers of the Church appointed by the First Presidency. The Board of Trustees provides general direction and oversees the formulation of broad policies as well as the approval of all executive leadership and faculty appointments at the university. The Board of Trustees delegates to the University President the responsibility to conduct the operations of the institution and administer the policies enacted by the board. The President serves as the chief executive officer and general manager of the University. Between 1996 and 2014, the President of the university was also been a General Authority of the Church.
Brigham Young University has grown from a small academy to one of the world's largest private universities. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU offers a unique educational environment that promotes learning by study and also by faith.
Citation:
Its Annual catalog, 1907/08.BYU--national champions, 1985: intro. (Brigham Young University)
The Journal of pedagogy, Feb. 1895: t.p. (Brigham Young Academy)
History of BYU (within Brigham Young University website), via WWW, 4 November 2010 (Brigham Young Academy established October 16, 1875 in Provo, Utah. Name changed to Brigham Young University in 1903. Sponsored by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, associated with BYU-Hawaii in Laie, Hawaii; BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho; and LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah)
Brigham Young University Organizational History website, via WWW, Mar. 2, 2011 (Brigham Young University; est. 1903; name change from Brigham Young Academy; Presidents: George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), and Kevin J. Worthen (2014- ); owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; governed by a board of trustees)
Brigham Young University website, via WWW, June 22, 2023 (C. Shane Reese; appointed president of Brigham Young University, May 1, 2023)
Found in 43 Collections and/or Records:
Executive Council records, 1875-1973
Contains administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, news clippings, policies and procedures, directories, and officer lists.
Finance Office records, 1965-1971
Contains administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and news clippings.
Financial Aid director records, 1972-1997
Contains materials from the Director of the financial aids office from 1972 to 1997. The materials include correspondence, budgets, reports, and corporate minutes.
Financial Services annual financial reports
Contains bound reports of Brigham Young University finances from 1950 to 1984; some years are not included in the collection. Also includes a letter from the Church Auditing Department concerning the 1971 reports, and annual financial reports from university colleges and other units.
Ford L. Stevenson professional papers, 1973-1995
Contains professional materials from Stevenson, who served as director of Financial Aid and associate dean of Admissions and Records from 1973 to 1995. The materials include minutes, correspondence, and reports. The majority of the materials come from the office of Ford Stevenson.
General Church Board of Education records
Contains records, including tape transcripts of Franklin L. West's narrative of the "history of the department of education of the LDS Church," relating to Brigham Young University, LDS Business College, and the Juarez and Kelsey academies. Also includes correspondence on candidates for Brigham Young University president. Dated approximately 1936 to 1966.
LDS Foundation records on Together for Greatness campaign, 1966-1987
Contains reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other material related to the Together for Greatness fund-raising campaign. Materials date from between 1966 and 1987.
Marriott School of Management department records, 1971-1977
Contains department records from the departments within the Marriott School of Management. The materials include correspondence, reports, and financial records from 1971 to 1977. The departments include: Accounting, Business Management, Center for Business and Economic Research, Economics, Organizational Behavior, and Skaggs Institute of Retail Management.
Marriott School of Management general records, 1967-1989
Contains correspondence, financial records, audiocassettes, and reports from the Marriott School of Management dated 1967-1989. The materials pertain to executive lectures and the Masters' programs offered.
Marriott School of Management records
Contains correspondence, reports, minutes, and financial records from the Marriott School of Management dated 1962-1989. The materials pertain to the Dean's Office, departments within the school, and programs within the school.